Creating a Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot
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A Wi-Fi hotspot allows other devices to connect to the internet using your phone’s mobile data or Wi-Fi network. This may increase your mobile data usage
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Swipe down from the top of the screen with one finger
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Tap the Settings icon
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Tap Connections
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Tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
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Tap the status switch beside Mobile Hotspot
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Tap OK
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Tap Mobile Hotspot
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Tap the network name
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Enter a name for the network and then tap Save. This is the name that other devices will see when searching for available networks
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Tap Password
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Enter a password and then tap Save. This is the password that must be entered on other devices wishing to connect to your hotspot
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To deactivate a mobile hotspot, swipe down from the top of the screen with one finger
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Tap the Mobile Hotspot notification
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Tap the status switch beside On to deactivate the hotspot